Locust Cider will close its Sixth Avenue taproom after service on Saturday, Oct. 26, the company announced earlier this month.
The Gig Harbor-based cider maker opened the Tacoma location in 2018. Jason and Rebecca Spears started the business in 2015, expanding their taproom footprint beyond Washington to Texas and Colorado, with several landing between 2018 and 2020. They also distribute to 11 states.
Their core ciders include a classic dry version as well as several flavors like honey-pear, blackberry and vanilla bean. Seasonals and limited-edition options add another dozen or so choices…